EBC Financial Group launches million dollar trading challenge II with $1M prize and exclusive FC Barcelona experience
EBC Financial Group (EBC) has officially launched the second edition of its flagship Million Dollar Trading Challenge (MDTC II), one of the world’s largest trading competitions. Running from March 1 to May 30, 2025, MDTC II will offer thousands of traders the opportunity to win a $1 million trading account while setting new industry standards with real-time strategy sharing and zero-fee copy trading.
For the first time, the competition will culminate in an exclusive awards ceremony at the FC Barcelona Museum, marking a historic moment as the worlds of finance and elite sports converge.
A Benchmark for Competitive Trading
MDTC II builds upon the success of its inaugural 2023 edition, which saw 324 traders achieve profitability and a top 10 return average of 3,472.91%. The previous champion delivered an astonishing 11,630.98% return in just 30 days, demonstrating the potential of structured, skill-based trading.
This year, MDTC II introduces zero-fee copy trading, allowing participants to replicate top-performing strategies in real-time at no cost. This innovative feature aims to level the playing field, providing both novice and experienced traders with valuable insights while maintaining control over their trades.
“At EBC, we believe success in trading is not reserved for the 1%. MDTC is our way of proving that skill, education, and discipline can lead to real success. Every trade is transparent, every strategy is visible, and anyone can learn from the best,” said Samuel Hertz, Director of Operations at EBC Financial Group.
$1 Million Grand Prize and VIP FC Barcelona Experience
At the heart of MDTC II is one of the largest prizes in trading competition history—a $1 million trading account. Unlike a traditional cash payout, the winner will manage significant capital while retaining 100% of their profits, with a maximum allowable loss of $200,000. Alternatively, they can opt for a $200,000 cash prize.
MDTC II is structured into two categories:
- Rising Stars – Open to traders with a minimum balance of $500, ranked by profit rate.
- Dream Squad – Designed for participants with balances between $10,000 and $200,000, ranked by net profit.
Beyond financial rewards, top traders will be honored at the FC Barcelona Museum, bridging the gap between the precision of trading and elite sports performance.
“This challenge is not just about trading—it’s about learning, growing, and mastering a skill in a fully transparent environment,” said David Barrett, CEO of EBC Financial Group (UK) Ltd.
Innovative Features: Copy Trading, Community Growth, and CFD Expansion
MDTC II introduces real-time copy trading, allowing participants to track and replicate winning strategies instantly. This feature ensures that even new traders can learn from experienced competitors while refining their own skills.
Additionally, EBC has expanded the competition’s scope by integrating CFDs on US stocks, giving traders access to some of the world’s largest companies. With US stocks accounting for over 65% of global market capitalization, this addition creates new opportunities for traders to navigate volatile markets.
The competition takes place on the MT4 and MT5 platforms, featuring advanced charting tools, automated strategies, and instant trade execution across Forex, Commodities, Indices, and US Stock CFDs.
EBC’s Commitment to Community Engagement
To foster greater participation, MDTC II introduces an enhanced Referral Program, offering up to $300 per successful referral with no cap on the number of referrals. This initiative encourages traders to expand their networks and grow the competition’s reach.
MDTC II builds upon the strong foundation of the 2023 edition, where traders executed over 431,000 trades and generated a total profit of $1.1 million. The overwhelming response highlighted the demand for structured, transparent trading competitions.
Traders looking to participate in MDTC II can register at EBC’s official website.
